Drone catches suspected thief in Chatham
Two suspects have been caught by police with the help of a drone
A suspected thief who hid from officers on the roof of a building has been arrested after being spotted by a police drone.
Kent Police confirmed a vehicle with false plates failed to stop for patrols in Strood on 29 February.
After being pursued, it was abandoned in Brenchley Close, Chatham.
Two men believed to have been travelling in the vehicle fled the scene and hid from officers.
The first suspect was found with the assistance of a police dog hiding in a garden in nearby Rosebery Road.
The 18-year-old from London was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
A drone piloted by PC Andy Green was then deployed to help search for the second man, also 18 and from London.
He was found lying on the roof of a property in Balfour Road.
He was brought down safely with the assistance of Kent Fire and Rescue Service and arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
Both men were taken into custody and have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.